By MANO RATWATTEI have been reading your articles on the 1971 JVP insurrection, quite avidly. Ceylon was a pleasant place with a vibrant democracy; the exception being the notorious coup attempt of 1962. My father was very active in the discussions, and was part of the National Security Council at Temple Trees. Land Reform, as my father later used to say, was one of the “most iniquitous” acts of policy. Because of the excellent relationship between Ceylon and India, they were the first to rush in help.

Source: The Nation April 17, 2021 01:07 UTC